Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

This is a compilation of information and resources about alternative means of resolving disputes that are available at the Humboldt County Superior Court, including background information, links & downloads, and frequently asked questions.

Background
The Humboldt County Superior Court offers this Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) information to assist those who have or may have lawsuits pending before the court to help them decide if ADR could be an alternate way to resolve their disputes.

Links and Downloads

LINKS

  • California Courts Self-Help Center
  • What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? (Judicial Council of California)
  • What is arbitration? (California Bar Assn.)
  • What is mediation? (California Bar Assn.)
  • Mediation Resources
  • What happens at mediation? (video, Dept. of Veteran's Affairs, VA)
  • What is neutral evaluation? (California Bar Assn.)


    • DOWNLOADS (pdfs)
  • Humboldt County Superior Court Mediator's List
  • Stipulation (agreement) to Mediate form (pending court approval)
  • Initial Case Management Statement (CM-110)
  • California Rules of Courts concerning mediators
  • Mediator Complaint Process
  • What is a settlement conference? (Judicial Council of California)

    • Frequently Asked Questions
    While various forms of ADR are described in this web page, these FAQs describe ADR generally and mediation specifically, because mediation is likely to be the most used ADR method.

    ADR FAQs

    1. What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?
    2. What is the court's ADR policy?
    3. What types of ADR are available in civil cases?
    4. How is the ADR process initiated?
    5. How long does it take?
    6. What are my responsibilities if a case settles before the ADR session?
    7. What if I don't have a lawyer and need more information?

    MEDIATION FAQs

    8. What is mediation?
    9. When is mediation appropriate?
    10. When may mediation be inappropriate?
    11. How do I choose a mediator?
    12. How much does it cost?
    13. Who must attend the mediation?
    14. What is the role of the mediator?
    15. Is mediation confidential?
    16. How do I prepare for the mediation?
    17. How do I make a complaint about a mediator?

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